New pope’s social media posts suggest disagreement with the Trump administration
Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, has occasionally weighed in on issues of faith and politics — including reposts…
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Trump executive order envisions housing homeless veterans at VA center in West L.A.
President Trump signed an executive order Friday directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a center for veterans in…
In America’s ‘salad bowl,’ farmers invest in guest worker housing, hoping to stabilize workforce
In Monterey County, growers are building lodging for thousands of guest workers coming in on H-2A visas. Some advocates say…
Why Mexico is banning pop songs about narcos
Narcocorridos — or drug ballads — are more popular than ever in Mexico, where a generation that came of age…
Whether it’s his plan or not, Trump’s policies so far closely align with Project 2025
One prominent community tracking project claims President Trump has already implemented more than 40% of Project 2025's recommendations. ...
5 ways the Trump administration is implementing Project 2025
In his first several months in office, President Trump has worked with incredible speed to implement policies that align with…
More Californians now get therapy via a video screen or phone than through in-person sessions
The number of Californians getting therapy via telemedicine has outpaced the number meeting with therapists in person. It marks a…
Former Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter dies at 85
Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, who surprised his Republican backers by becoming a staunch liberal on the high…
U.S. farm economy is starting to see first hits from Trump tariffs
President Trump's tariffs are upending crop trading, delaying tractor purchases and constraining imports of chemical supplies into the United States.…